Body Shop/Frame Technician

Hubler Automotive Group; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% Company Paid Health Insurance

401K w/ Company Match

Vision

Dental

Disability

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Advancement

Flexible in Scheduling

Job summary

Russ Hubler CDJR in New Castle, IN is seeking a skilled Body Shop/Frame Technician to join our team. The right candidate will hold ASE certifications and be eager to learn, with duties including road testing vehicles to ensure quality repair and identifying parts needed for repairs.

You will inspect for additional or hidden repairs, follow warranty guidelines, and work closely with the shop to deliver timely, safe restorations while upholding dealership standards.

Qualifications

• ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Experience with truck body/frame repairs and welding a plus or willingness to learn/train
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work orders and notes; follow warranty guidelines
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (sheet metal, fiberglass, fabrication, alignment, electrical and mechanical repairs)
• Road test vehicles to ensure quality repair
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills per manufacturer standards
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or needs; notify if repairs cannot be completed on time
• Lead apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications

Skills

Welding

Suspension

Frame/Body experience

Education

Damage Analysis and Estimating

Mechanical Components

Electrical Components

Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

State Vehicle Inspector

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Russ Hubler CDJR is growing and want you to be part of our team! We are looking for a Body Shop/Frame Technician to join our group! The right candidate will ASE certifications and a strong willingness to learn. The day-to-day duties of this role include road testing vehicles to ensure quality repair, identify and resolve parts required for repair, and inspecting for additional or hidden repairs.

• 70% Company Paid Health Insurance
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Flexible in Scheduling

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.)
• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time
• Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
• ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Company Blurb

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.